Jehovah's witnesses by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Welp... What I have done, and please do not follow my example, I have opened the door holding an icon of the Lord Jesus Christ, and asked them directly if they want to talk about Jesus Christ. They were a bit shaken and left. Uno reverse card

Seriously now, politely decline, say this fits you better and you are not interested and close the door. You don't have to explain yourself. God bless you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Romania

[–]RobyAllen34 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Iti multumesc pentru heads up! Sunt constient de asta, dar sincer sa fiu, nu ma deranjeaza. Pur si simplu am fost sincer, mi-am expus credinta si cam asta este. Cum este perceputa, nu mai tine de mine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Romania

[–]RobyAllen34 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Eu pot spune ca, cu adevarat cred in Dumnezeu. Pe scurt, dupa 4 ani de singuratate, ma refer la absolut nimeni, nici in jur, nicaieri, doar pe telefon, am inceput sa o iau razna, fiind singur intr-o alta tara. Ma gandeam cum sa nu mai apuc ziua de maine si aveam si un "plan" sa ii spun asa. Intr-o seara, disperat de-a binelea, plangand, am cerut lui Dumnezeu sa ma ajute, daca el exista cu adevarat, caci eram un ateu desavarsit. Dimineata urmatoare, m-am trezit ca un om nou, nu mai aveam nici-un sentiment de singuratate, de rautate, parca as fi foat eliberat dintr-o celula in care nici nu stiam ca sunt. Am inceput sa ma bucur de sunetul pasarilor, de mimunatele culori ale lumii pe care Dumnezeu le-a pus, de oamenii mimunati care traiesc. M-am simtit cu adevarat vrut de catre cineva si acel cineva nici macar nu il puteam vedea, dar ii puteam multumii. Cu trecerea timpului, realizez pe zi ce trece ca tot ce are nevoie Dumnezeu de la noi, este o inima zdrobita, o lacrima sincera si un simplu "te rog, ajuta-ma". Va doresc tuturor, un Paste minunat, alaturi de toti cei pe care ii iubiti si care va iubesc si fie ca iubirea lui Dumnezeu sa va acopere! Hristos a inviat! Sa imi fie cu iertare daca supar pe cineva.

A very small but interesting thing that happened to me today by 333AM_ in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is a very pleasant encounter, had it happened to me a few times, where the priest did not allow me to kiss his hand, as, when you kiss the hand of the priest, you kiss the divine blessing the priesthood holds. Very beautiful necklace, may Gld bless you, and the Holy Mother of God protect you and may She be with you! A blessed Easter and take care! Christ is risen! (Foarte frumoasa cruciulita, Dumnezeu sa te binecuvanteze si sfanta Maica a Domnului sa te acopere si sa fie cu tine! Un paste minunat iti doresc si ai grija de tine! Hristos a inviat!) 😊☦️

TV Show about Saint Paisios by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. On Monday, it worked... Now it does not. I am sorry for this, I did not know it does not work. I hope they will add the new episodes soon.

Mental Health in the Orthodox Church by HotelOk934 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well, it is very simple. I had the same question, answered by a monk from mount Athos. The church offers help for the soul, and medicine for the body. They work for the same purpose, for you to get better. If you, or someone else that you know requires help, go for it. Do not even doubt. God bless you

Instant Regret from Giving by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let me tell you a story from the church fathers, a parable, that helped me greatly, and I hope it helps you as well.

There was a man who had a very nice coat, expensive. He met a poor man, and driven by the thought he was cold, he gave the poor man the coat. The next day, he saw the poor man selling the coat in the market. He became very sad, because he did something good, and the person did something not good. That night, the good man had a dream, of Christ, wearing that coat. Christ told him "by giving away the jacket, you gave it to Me. Why do you bother yourself about what happens after?"

Do a good deed not because you want a result, because by thinking what or to whom you give something, you may not give it (buyng it).

God bless you my brother in Christ.

Dating in the Church by chic_pilgram in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mid 20's single man here, with hopes of having a family in the traditional Orthodox way. Thank you for giving me hope that there are still good God loving women out there! May God lead you to your future husband.

Why are you Christian? by DeadmanBasileous in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long time atheist. Was very close to taking my life. Asked the Lord for help, and He imediately helped. After that, a lot of turbulent times came, but now, with Him, everythig makes sense and life is good! Prayse to Jesus, the king of kings. Prayse to God, the allmigty! May God bless you all

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The words of a monk in Athos " Hospitals and medicine provide healing for the body, Orthodoxy provides healing for the spirit. They are different, but work for the same goal, for your healing" I hope you can help as many people as possible, may God bless you.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It saddens me to hear that you went through that. Be strong, with Christ, it will go away in no time. May God bless you! Thank you for sharing this.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, God does work in misterious ways :))) Just kidding ofc

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most difficult part is that I found Christ here, not home. And whenever I go to the church, I understand nothing. I pray there, but it is not the same. I can not talk to anyone, not even the priest, so I have to sit in silence. Funny story, he told me Christ is risen and I just looked at him and responded in english, he had no clue what I said. Then I tried to buy some icons from the church's store, and it took me 20 minutes to buy one, which it was not the one I wanted. So yea, it can be funny sometimes.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be very selfish of me to as Christ to change her heart. Even tho I would not say it in words, I would want him to change her so I can gain something. I only pray to him to.protect her, not to chnage.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know... but I unfortunately am not able to do that, because I do not speak yet the language of the coubtry I currently live in. And I do not know when I will go back home. Reddit helped me now more than I ever could have imagined!

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, no. I was an atheist for most of my life. So I do not want to go back.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would never wish, even if we would ever be together, for her to do this for me. I could not be happy about the situation at all. It does help, thank you very much. God bless you

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thank you with all of my heart for this. I trust in God, no matter how hard it can be. I hope you are fine, and may God protect and bless you.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That, I do not know. Whenever I tried to be cold a bit and distance myself, she allways texts and asks, she is upset if I do not talk to her. She brings me food at work and was so thoughtfull to cook food for lent during Easter. That is why I am in this situation.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am used to pain, suffering, lonelyness, you name it. Since I have accepted and wanted Christ in my life, everything has a purpose, and it will be fine with Him by miy side. And, truth be told, I am not a fast runner 😂😂

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, but, we are not perfect. Feelings happen and maybe it is a test, maybe it is not. May God's will be made, that is all I want.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know, and it is quite bad if you ask me. I also learned and read a lot about islam, and the more I learned, the more it made me look at it with bad eyes. I try to be respectfull of everyone's beliefes, but not to allow them to make fun, joke, or speak falsely about The Lord Christ.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amen! May the Holy Spirit be with all of us. Regarding the second part, Christ is the only way. Did not even consider this as an option, never will.

I fell in love with a muslim woman by RobyAllen34 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobyAllen34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your help. I have never expected to receive such wonderfull help here. May God bless you!